Total Population
518
Population
Growth Rate
-0.31%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
7.800
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Reedsville
History of Reedsville
Reedsville, named after James Reed, who owned much of the land where the town is situated, was incorporated in 1906. Through the early 1900s, Reedsville was home to the Phillips-Jones Electric Vacuum Cleaner plant. Presently, the town has a population of 528 residents.
Reedsville Today: What Makes Us Unique
West Virginia University JW Ruby Research Farm & Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education & Resource Center
The Ruby Research Farm is more than 900 acres dedicated to horse and beef research, along with forage production. The farm was home to prized Quarter Horses, Saddlebreds, and Standardbreds in the 1970s under private ownership. For a time period lasting until 2009, WVU owned it, using it for beef cattle production and grazing research. Horses returned in 2009 for hands-on equine studies, along with weekend horse shows and other community events.
Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area
This 56-acre WMA just outside Reedsville is owned by the West Virginia DNR and includes two shallow wetlands excellent for waterfowl hunting and fishing for bluegill and largemouth bass.
Preston County Youth Center
The Preston County Youth Center offers the community a place to experience sports and activities in a safe, nurturing environment. It includes a 20,000 square-foot indoor facility, outdoor field, softball field, baseball field, ropes course and community garden.
Luigi’s Sports Center
Luigi's Sports Center is a 12-lane bowling alley that has been offering family fun in Preston County since 2009. They provide multiple bowling leagues, open bowling, cosmic bowling, lane rentals, an arcade and many other events, along with freshly cooked food from their kitchen.
Deckers Creek Rail-Trail
Reedsville is one end of the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail, which runs 19 miles from Morgantown to Reedsville. Hikers, runners and bikers enjoy the gently sloping trail, while experienced kayakers enjoy Deckers Creek and rock climbing is popular as well.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
206
Total Housing Units
241
Owner Occupied
167
Renter Occupied
39
Vacant
35
Median Home Value
$171,759
Average Home Value
$186,272
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.81%
Income Projection
Median Household
$60,901 $75,768
Average Household
$78,707 $84,753
Per Capita
$31,301 $34,233
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
26
Total Employed
401
Workers 16+
258
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
218
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
74
2025 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
2
Employed
60
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
5
Employed
40
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
4
Employed
38
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
32
Some
High School
21
Graduated
High School
150
Associates
Degree
29
Bachelor's
Degree
28
Graduate
Degree
33
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
136
Non-Resident Commuters
122
Drive Alone
229
Carpooled
15
Public
0
Work At Home
14
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30